K-Electric, the power distribution company for Karachi, is facing challenges in drawing more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the national grid due to system constraints. This limitation is likely to impact the power supply to the city, exacerbating the existing power shortage issues. The company’s inability to draw more power from the grid is attributed to the constraints…
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Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has strongly criticized the government for its failure to control rising electricity prices, which have placed an additional burden on already struggling consumers. Speaking at a press conference, Ismail stated that the government’s inability to manage the energy sector has resulted in exorbitant electricity prices, making it difficult for people to make…
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Pakistan’s net metering solar capacity has surpassed the 4 GW milestone, marking a significant achievement in the country’s transition to renewable energy. According to recent data, the total installed capacity of net metering systems in Pakistan has reached 4.03 GW. This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of solar energy among residential, commercial, and industrial consumers, driven by the…
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Islamabad, March 13, 2025: A meeting of the Steering Committee on the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar power, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, was held yesterday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, the Minister for Power, the Additional Secretary of Finance, GoP, the Secretary of Power Division, the Chief Secretary of…
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In response to the recent statement by former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari termed the claims as misleading and baseless, stating that these statements misrepresented the government’s efforts in the energy sector. Federal Minister Awais Leghari said that Miftah Ismail’s attempt to mislead the public is based on false data and unfounded…
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